Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge visually-hidden (Croce per anzianità di servizio)

(Croce per anzianità di servizio)

A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star

dated “1848-1916”

There is a belt buckle in bronze gilt secured in place on the right end via a loop on its left side

Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge visually-hidden (Croce per anzianità di servizio)In browning copper, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Huron County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 4th